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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-11-10
Inventing Attractive Advertisements.


The time is long past when Mr.. Slum wrote
poetry to advertise Mrs. Jarley's wax works
at one and sixpence the poem, or two shil-
lings for an exceptionally sparkling inspira-
tlon. The man who can invent attractive
advertisements nowadays can get his own
price for them. A fertile invention is more
necessary than actual executive ability in
this line. Given an idea, it is always possible
to find some one to execute it. In pictorial
advertising some of the best artists in the city
are employed on the designs
The suggestions on which they work. how
ever, come from men most of whom cannot
draw n stroke. The pretty pictures that en-
bIllish the advertising pages Of some of the
magazines are usually drawn by artists whose
pencils also assist in illustrating the maga-
zines themselves.
The literary advertisements, such as de-
scriptions OF new patent medicines, mining
companies and other large ventures, are writ
ten to order for the houses that advertise,
mostly by professional newspaper writers.
There are writers who make il a trade-or
rather art-to study out new and striking
methods of wording advertisements When
they hit one they can always find a purchaser
Tor 1t. A mere word or a brief sentence may
be the keynote to its success-Alfred Trum-
We in New York News
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-11-10

MANY spuTn the idea of contentment
as involving an Idle and aimless cOndi-
tion of mind that is satisfied with things
as they are because it has no aspirations
for ANYTHING better This mere apathy
however contains none of the elements
of real content. 1t is negative. not a
pOsitive.a lack of eUergy. ambition, hope,
effort, and whatever contributes to hu
man happiness. COntentment. on the
other hand. is an actual presence, a
principle which gives strength and sup
port which not only does not interfere
with energy and effort, but actually pre-
pares the way for them by the peace
of mind and serenity it gives.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-11-10

Those New York Anarchists who are
threatening to kill one hundred people
for every Anarchist banged in Chicago
should be promptly arrested on charge
of melting to murder. Such talk is a
crime against society, aud Should be
punished before it ripens into action.
The Anarchists of other cities who ob-
ject to the oIder of things in this cOun-
try are informed that no law compels
them to remain here. They are free to
leave, but as long as they are here they
must obey the laws. The day of triiing
with assassins is past Pitts .Chron-Tel
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-11-10

LIFE has great troubles in store for
all of US, and few live 10 be men and
women without knowing terrible grief.
But fortunately these intense moments
cannot fill all the Years. Time helps Us
10 forget. at least, the SOrest of the pain
To every one would come some JOY but
for the little worries that happen with
the passing bOurs-cares about money,
small quarrels, petty jealousies, false
shame, and an awful dread of what the
neighbors will think if we take a little
comfort. and dress and eat TO suit our
selves, and continue familiar with peo-
pie we like. whether they are 'genteel'
or not, and say what we mean, instead
of what is expected.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-11-10

WEALTH and all that it imalies can-
not he an efficient substitute for those
higher tendencies which expand the
MUD while suoduing the passions. which
teach the inferiority of pursuits and de-
sires bounded by the narrow space of
physical existence, which lend to the
doctrine of human brotherhood nean'
ing and force it caunnt derive from
mere philosophy. and which afford y
compensation for the trials of circum'
stance and condition in giving To those
who follow them a contentment inde-
pendent Of fortune and hope beyond
the reach of human yici ,situde.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-11-10

BUYING LAND.-lf anything has been
clearly demonstrated 10 connection with
the industry of farming it is that sue
cess in it does not depend upon the own
snip of large amount of land. Indeed
the best and the best paying farming is
done upon small or at most moderate
sized farms. ID view of this it seems
strange that the crowning desire in the
liAes of a very large percentage of farm
ers is to obtain more land; but it is
genuine mania with many people. lint
tied very frequently only by the credit
of the purchaser. Tue appetite for buy
ing farm upon farm grows with what
it feeds on, and SOON, if INDUCED, be.
comes almost ungOvernable. Not only
is The rage for the accumulation of large
bodies of land pernicious in its effects
upon the community, for obvious rea>
Suns, but it is i'll 4 maj .rity of cases bad
for the individual who is under its con-
troll. We say in majority Of cases; for
while an occasional man thrives with
his increase Of acres, the average farmer
bars himself from his legitimate meas
ure of success when he tries to become
heavy landed proprietor. The man
who, owning good farm. adds another
to it, as general thing incuIs more or
less of debt in his purchase. and right
tnere begins what is a great dra " back
in any business, but especially in farm
ing-the paying OF interest How often
you. reader, have seen farmer success
full right up to the point where he yield
ed to the impulse to Increase his invest
ment in real estate, and spread his farm
ing operations over more territory. and
noted that from that time on he started
the other way. not iDfreQuently follOw-
ing the new direction entirely into bank
ruptcy.
Without following this subject furth>
er we say what all know TO be true in
claiming that the farmer 10 des't is above
all farmers handicapped, particularly If
it is an unnecessary debt. A certain
amount of debt Is often unsvoiddble;and
this is more often than any other the
kind which persistent industry Is sde+
quate to remove. But debt incurred to
secure the possession of unneeded land
is more often disastrous than otherwise
The man with surplus funds can reas-
onably think of increased real estate in
vestment; for anybody else it is, except
under special circumstances. doubtfal
policy.--Steckman
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-11-10

The conscience can be dulled in one
quickened in anuther by exercise; and
it is too often the case that persons
think themselves bound to pursue a
certain course while they entirely for
get that they are first of all bound to
discover, 20 the best of their ability,
whe her that course is tile right AID
true one To cultivate the reason, to
strengthen the judgment. to probe cOn~
clusions, to examine opinions. a,e Obli-
cations which a sensitive conscience
should press with as much urgency as to
act up to those conclusions when once
intelIigently formed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-11-10
A Lawyer Applies for a Pension.

An Indiana soldier, who has an application
for a pension pending, in an affidavit relates
the circumstances under which the injury
was incurred as follows: THAT while in line
of duty in frI At of Petersburg, Va, while on
skirmish line by the gross careleSSness and
immoral condIct Of the enemy and without
fault ON his part, he then and there, in the
year 1865, by the gross and willful careless
ness of the Confederate troops, was shot and
wounded through the right forearm by said
Confederate troops to his perpetual damage" !"
Washington Cor. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-11-10

Mrs. Anna Sachs, who threw pam
cake at Mrs. Cleveland during the Pres
ideDt's visit to st. Louis, Was fined $50
and costs for the misdrmean1r, but on
appeal was released bv the payment OF
SIS. Sh" then explained that she had
no intention of throwing the pancake
at any one. but that she WAS attracted
by the procession while eating the pan
cake. and rs she did not want to drop
1t on the heads Of the people who stood
under her-she was standing on the
balcony of the second foor-she at
tempted to toss 1t into the yard. but 1t
flew at tangent and fell on the first
lady Of the land.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-11-10
Why Don't You Tell Me "Yes?"

My little girl ran in and out,
Uneasy At her play,
To beg lor this, and sue for that.
With childhUOd's restless way;
And every favor that she asked
Was one could not grant;
Twas mo. my child. it isn't best"
And No. my dear. / can't"
Till wearied. / exclaimed at last:
Il wish you'd stay or GO;
I'm tired of all this run-abOut,
And tired OF saying No"
My little girl made answer then,
With pretty sauciness:
IF you are tired of saying No.
Why don't you tell me 'YesY"
Mrs. George Archibald in Good Housekeeping.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-11-10

Tr-ka-do-dle-do-o-o-Ch Challenge Of male.
Tuck, tuck. tuck-Food call of male.
R-a-r-r-e-Announcingp presence Of hawk.
Cut-cut-ca-da-cut-Anno of egg
laying.
Cluck, cluck, cluck-Call Of young.
Kerr kerr, kerr-Song Of contentment Of
hen.
C-r-a-w-z-ze-Quieting young chicks
W-h-o-o-le (whiStle)-ExpreSsion of appre-
hension at night
Cr-a-i-a-i-o-u-Terror and protest at cap
ture-Wide Awake
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-11-10

Burglar (arOusing citizen from peaceful
slumber)-If you make the least noise III
blow your brains out Hand over your watch
and pocketbook, and be quick about it
Citizen-O, come off, Cullyi Stag his
nibs! I'm school book publisher.
Burglar-Beg pardon, pal I've made .
mistake in the house. Here's half the swag I
got from the crib four doors below. l must
be going. Mornin'-Chicago Tribune
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-11-10
A BEN owned by Norristown momau

A BEN owned by Norristown momau
swallowed a needle Is wears ago. A
year later she sold the fowl Recently
she bought a spring chicken in market {
and while Carving the bird size found
the Identical needle swallowed Is yea 8
previously. She recognized it by de-
feet IN tue eye. This incident is no
more remarkable than some OF the aui-
NAL and bird stories appearing in the
Western papers. but it is quite as true.
-NorristOwn Herald.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-11-10
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS,
1879.
Belmont County, Ohio.

Examinations viii be held at St Clairsville, Sep
tember Il. October g November II, December 10
ISS7. January Il. February II, March 10, April II
May T. and June g. and at Flushing at close of In.
stitute in August, 1888.
RULES.
Examinations begiu 1T O'Clock a. m.
Testimonials OF character are required II
Certificates will not ne aGIoiated nor exs
tended.
Tests II the higher branches will be given
a. close o: Institute ONLY.
CerIth hcates will be dated and issued by the
Board In adjourned session on Saturday fol~
owing eacn examination.
Envelopes furnished by the Board. AppllN
cants pay return postage.
SCALE OF GRADES FOR oERTIFIcATEs.
a nrst-clsss 70 years. certificate is granted
upon an average of9D Der cent, including three
higher branches and the scnool iaw, with no
grade below IS, provided applicant has had 30
months experience teaching.
A second>cleSs q years. certificate is grant
ed upon an average OF 80 per cent, including
Two higher branches and The school law, with
grade belo"7 ~ provided applicant has had
4 months expeti nee in teaching
Jhiri>class g years. certificate is granted
upon an average OF 70 per cent. lncluelng
one higher branches and the school law with
no grade below 65. provided applicant has had
Is months experience in teaching.
A fourth -class q years. certificate Is granted
1pon an average OF 75 per cent, including the
applicant has had y months experience In
teaching.
A fftR-class Il Year, certificate is granted
upon average of IS per cent, with no grade
Ii WATERS.
H. L. PECK,
S. c. MURPHY,
98ly Board of School Examiners.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-11-10
Practice Makes Perfect.

Stranger (who has CHANGED in to a church
weddirgl-What perfect self possession the
bride displays!
Guest-Yes, sir. She has been married
three times b' forN-New York Sun.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-11-10
tllIlOllIChIOnlClt
w. A. HUNT,
Editor and Proprietor.
published Every Thursday
Terms Of Subscription:
two Dollars Per Year In Advance.

If not paid within the year % per cent will
be added for each year it remains unpaid
OFFICR-South side Main street, nearly op.
posite Public School building.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-11-10

Hog cholera is epidemic in West Vir-
ginia along the Ohio River.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-11-10

flfaf A MONTH and BOARD for three live
. EkaA young men or ladies in each county
MILL address P W ZIEGLER d COMPANY
WV Philadelphia Pa.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-03-16
Literary Notes.

The first instalment Of the collection OF un-
published letters of Thackeray, to be publish
ed in ScribnesS Magazine, will appear In the
April number. The letters will be preceded
by an introduction by Mrs. Brookfield, 70
whom most of them were written. They will
be arranged in simple chronological order,
regardless OF their relative Importance, and
will be accompanied by Mrs. Brookfield's and
by other notes In the arrangement OF the
letters, rs well as in some additional annota-
ton, the Editor has had the privilege or ad-
vice and assistance from Mr.. James Russell
Lowell who kindly consented. with the cor
dial approval and thanks of Mrs. Brooklield,
to give this aid in their preparation for the
press. y baief note from Mrs. Richie to Mrs.
Brookfeld Is also printed with the first In
stalment, expressing cordial pleasure IN the
knowledge Of Mrs. Brookfeld's Intended pub
licaton.
The letters in the April number are about
twenty, of varying lenght, written from lS47
to 1S49-severa Of the longer ones from Paris,
Brussels, and elsewhere on the Continent. 1t
would be difficult to syeak too strongly o. the
interest and value OF the longer letters in this
and the following instalments, and o. the
great importance of many to n true under
Standing of Thaclieray's character. ThGy are
like reading q new and moro than ever inter-
cstipg story from the well-known pen; but
one with an intimate personal character
which no other could have. Everything IN
them is intensely characteristic OF Thack-
cray his humor pervades them all; fhey
abound in shrewed comments on men and
events. and contasn many glimpses of his
own opinions and beliefs on subjects Of which
he seldom spoke. They are especially nota.
BILE for their references to his own work; and
TO characters who are now everybody s
friends, and whom no mentions always as
though they were realities.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-03-16

The chronological Journal and Science Of
Health contains its usual quota OF good mat
ter Fowler & Wells Co., 1853 Broadway, New
York.
You will be pleased when sou see my stock
Of Spring goods. will post you next week
as 10 the new styles. VIM. Bell. 3l6
Remember my stock Of Spring goods will
arrive this week. VIM Bell 3.l6.
Millinery in all the new shades hats for
ladies and children. VIM. Bell. 3~l6.
Don't buy until you SEQ my large stock OF
Spring goods. WIN. Bell. 3I6.
When in town don't fail to call and exam
Inc my stock of wash goods In all the mate
rails. VIM. Bell. 8l6.
My stock of Spring millinery and dress
goods will be In this week. VIM. Bell. a.l6
Ladies 60 to Smith & Sons If you want a
bargain In good quality. spotted KID gloves
We are Offering them at less than halt cost.
We are offering large and handsome
stock of, gnghamS cheviots, seersuckers,
calicos &C., fresh arrivals. w. Joel Smith y
Son. Blu
Have you seen the pretty figured and white
scrines for curtains at Smith & Sons. DIG
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-03-16
Masters Calendar.

Mr.. Klugh. the Master, has appointed refer
ences in the following cases for the days
named. The list will be OF interest to the law
yers and the parties to the several causes:
For Tuesday. March % -Er parte j. \. Gala
ham et al. II, Re America y. Hall Us. Mary
Tucker ct al. Messrs. Calhoun Mabry, NJ. Il.
Wednesday. March 23.-W. Q. Cromcr Us. l..
]. Wilson. f. b. Gary, Hemphill & Calhoun.
Thursday, March 24.-G. w. MattisOn rs. +.
G. Brownlee et al. Benet & Smith; w. L. Mil
Friday, March 25.-Clara c. Maddox, adm X
u.s. w. 4. Kay ct al. Benet & Smith, Perrin &
Cothran.
Monday, March 2S.-Eh Parte ]. r. Robert
Er Porte Alfred Gray IN Re Alfred Gray rs.
solomon McBryde. w. p. Calhoun, Benet &
Smith.
Tuesday. March 2o.-R. r. Tolbcrt ct al IS
John r. Tolhert, admir-, CT al. Benet & Smith,
Perrin & Cothran.
Thursday, March Sl.-H. P. Galphin ct al
adm'rs rs: y. ". Quarles CT dt Benet Smith,
Friday, April l.-Thomas Young Us. VIM.
Moore, admir-. BeBruhl & Bradley, Parker &
MCGOWAN.
Tuesday, April 5.-Theophias Baker, admir-
Us. c. a. Latimer ct al. Bpnet & Smith; B. +.
Whitncr & Son, Park er S McGowan.
Wednesday, April g.. i. a. Smith pe p l..
Sturlsey ct al. Perrin Il Cothran, Benet 4
ham.
Thursday, April 7-Nancy a. Higgins u.s. p.
w. sullivan. ID. III. Magill. +. Il. Gary.
Friday, April S.-A. j. Salinas & Son Us. NJ.
E. Starnes. +. B. Gary, +. B. Gary; ID. II. Ma.
Monday, April ll.-Charles A. Zbnden rs
w. o. Duntlas. uemphll & Calhoun, f. B.
Gary.
Tuesday, April PA. J. Salinas & Son u.s.
w H. Purkerson. Z. b. Gary, f. B. Gary Ca.
son & Bonham.
Wednesday, April l3-J. L. Tribble. Assign
ee, et al. Is. NJ. \. Poore. Graydon Graydon
Z. b. Gary, F. B. Gary.
Thursday, April H.-Eliza Kllingsworth et
al. Us. b. c. Hart ct al. Calhoun & Mnbry,
Graydon y Graydon, f: b. Gary, F. li. Gary
c. Douglass ct u Benet & Smith, DeBruhl &
Bradley.
| Tuesday, April 19.-Geo. II. Slbley & Co. rs
| s. o. Young Ell al. Perrin & Cothran Benet &
Smith, Cason L. Bonham.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-03-16

There is serious apprehension that
there will be appalling loss Of human
lives in Montana. Snow began fall
ing in the middle of November, and
there is now more on the ground than
at any time in the last ten years.
Most of the stage roads are entirely
closed up and trains are running at
irregular intervals, some being four
and five days apart. The supply OF
fuel is almost exhausted. Three days
ago coal was selling at $50 at Fort
Benton, and now it can hardly be pur-
chased at less price. The snow Is
drifted to enormous depths and people
living at mountain bases are in 1mme-
diate danger of meeting horrible tate
beneath an avalanche or freezing to
death. Should another protracted
storm occur, it is believed hundreds
would succumb to its terrors. AS 1t Is,
more people have been frozen to death
this winter than for quarter Of CEN
tury. The snow will be a long time
even with chinook
winds, as o solid sheet Of ice an
inch thick formed over it late In
January and since that time nearly
two feet have fallen.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-03-16
Sherif's Sale.

H. NJ. Spikes et al against John r. Tolbert ct al
Executions.
PY virtue of sundry executions to me direct
- ed, in the above stated case, will sci! to
the highest bidder, at public auction, within
the legal hours of sale, at Abbeville Court
House, on Monday the fourth day Of April A..
D. 1887, all the right, title and interest Of John
r. Tolbert in the following described property
to wit: All that tract or parcel OF land situ-
ale, lying and being In the County OF Abbe-
vile, south Carolina, and known as the WAL
Ter or Burnt House place, and containing
Nine Hundred and Fifty Acres,
more or less, and bounded by lands Of Jesse
Rook, William Harrolson, H. NJ. Spikes and
others. Also,
One Hundred Acres,
more or less, known as the Ninety-Six place,
and bounded by the G. & G. r. r. Jefferson
Floyd, Estate of John A. Stewart and others
Levied on aud to be sold as the property OF
John r. Tolbert, to satisfy the aforesaid exc
cutions and costs. TERMS-Cash.
J. F. G. DUPRE,
March S. 1857, st Sheriff A. G.
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ARE PLEDGES BY CANDIDATES WORTH
ANYTHING &?
s'Brier'' Gives Some Interesting Dots.
and Then Makes Some Interesting
ENQUIRIES.
BpIERwoOD. March II. 1887

GREENWOOD. March II, 1887.
Miss Sidney Melton and Mir. Henry Green
burgh were married in the city of Augusta
last Tuesday evening. For more than a year
Miss Melton had been resident OF our COM
munity, and during this time made many
warm friends, who regret her departure. In,
mediately after the ceremony was performed
the happy couple left for Birmingham, Ala.
their future home.
A few days since, being in the town Of Yer
derry, we were asreeably surprised at Inc tne
1t presented The merchants seemed TO be do
ing thriving business. The surveyors were
busy surveying off lots on which buildings
are to be erected. \ new capacious depot S0x
so feet with office, waiting room. &c, was
nearing completion, and many other signs OF
improvement were to be noticed:
bi-monthly prayer mcctinS mas DcGn com, COM
and prospects of its becoming interesting arc
promising.
Quite a number OF young people assembled
themselves at the hospitable home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Smith, q few nights ago, and spent
hours in gay conversation until time 10 return
home. -,
Last year after our Legislators returned
from the capital, some of them condescend-
ed ~ to explain why no bill relative to the IL
quor question was passed. But this time our
representatives are seemingly rs silent as he
grave Anderson secured s the paSWSas}e1 W}1o OF
beville with solid anti.liquor delegation (at
least so pledSed) seems not To nave been men
TONED. Are pledges fnaue Dy canulualeS Seek
ing office worth anything or not? Let those
who made them answer.
Mr.. and Mrs. y. Anderson were summoned
Sunday 10 see the brother Of the latter Mr.
r. w. Purdy, who is quite sick at his home
near Cedar Springs.
Mr.. G. W. Foster rides one of the incest
looking little mules in tic country. George
is bound to captivatc some girl. See if he
don't.
White Hall was well represented at Tran
quill church Sunday. Mr.. Jones, Miss Molle
Jones and Miss Della Smith being present
Mr.. John Powers, of Marion, s. c., travelling
salesman for a New York firm, spent sunday
in our community. BRlER.